Sony PCG-FXA32, PCG-FXA33, PCG-FXA35, PCG-FXA35D, PCG-FXA36 Service Manual

PCG-FXA32/FXA33/FXA35/D/FXA36
SERVICE MANUAL
Ver 4-2002D
Revision History
Lineup : PCG-FXA32
PCG-FXA33
PCG-FXA35/D
PCG-FXA36
Illust : PCG-FXA36
US Model
Canadian Model
S400
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9-874-453-04
NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Sony and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel logo and Intel Inside
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Caution Markings for Lithium/Ion Battery - The following or similar
texts shall be provided on battery pack of equipment or in both the
operating and the service instructions.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
CAUTION: The battery pack used in this device may present a fire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat
above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.
CAUTION: Changing the back up battery.
• Overcharging, short circuiting, reverse charging, multilation or
incineration of the cells must be avoided to prevent one or more of
the following occurrences; release of toxic materials, release of
hydrogen and/or oxygen gas, rise in surface temperature.
• If a cell has leaked or vented, it should be replaced immediately
while avoiding to touch it without any protection.
Service and Inspection Precautions
1. Obey precautionary markings and instructions
Labels and stamps on the cabinet, chassis, and components identify areas requiring special precautions. Be sure to observe these precautions, as well as all precautions listed in the operating manual and other associated documents.
2. Use designated parts only
The set’s components possess important safety characteristics, such as noncombustibility and the ability to tolerate large voltages. Be sure that replacement parts possess the same safety characteristics as the originals. Also remember that the 0 mark, which appears in circuit diagrams and parts lists, denotes components that have particularly important safety functions; be extra sure to use only the designated components.
3. Always follow the original design when mounting parts and routing wires
The original layout includes various safety features, such as inclusion of insulating materials (tubes and tape) and the mounting of parts above the printer board. In addition, internal wiring has been routed and clamped so as to keep it away from hot or high-voltage parts. When mounting parts or routing wires, therefore, be sure to duplicate the original layout.
4. Inspect after completing service
After servicing, inspect to make sure that all screws, components, and wiring have been returned to their original condition. Also check the area around the repair location to ensure that repair work has caused no damage, and confirm safety.
5. When replacing chip components...
Never reuse components. Also remember that the negative side of tantalum capacitors is easily damaged by heat.
6. When handling flexible print boards...
• The temperature of the soldering-iron tip should be about 270C.
• Do not apply the tip more than three times to the same pattern.
• Handle patterns with care; never apply force.
Caution: Remember that hard disk drives are easily damaged by vibration. Always handle with care.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page
CHAPTER 1. REMOVAL
1-1. Flowchart ......................................................................... 1-1
1-2. Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram ......................... 1-1
1-3. Removal ........................................................................... 1-2
1. Assy Hood Keyboard, Keyboard Unit ............................. 1-2
2. Lithium Battery, Combination Drive,
DVD-ROM Drive............................................................. 1-2
3. Combination Drive, DVD-ROM Drive............................ 1-3
1. FXA33/FXA35
2. FXA32 Model .............................................................. 1-3
4. HDD, Door Battery.......................................................... 1-4
5. Assy Palmrest, Pad Touch, CNX-129 Board,
Plate Palmrest, Bracket Pad ............................................. 1-4
6. Display Assy, Cover Hinge .............................................. 1-5
7. Cooling Unit-2 ................................................................. 1-6
8. PWS-14 Board, Latch Detector ...................................... 1-6
9. PC Card Connector, Card Modem, MBX-61 Board,
Bracket I/O....................................................................... 1-7
10. Speaker Unit, SWX-74 Board ......................................... 1-8
11. SO-DIMM........................................................................ 1-8
12. Card Modem (Removing from the bottom) ..................... 1-9
13. LCD Section – Made by HI – ....................................... 1-10
1. Assy Housing Bezel, LCD unit (15 inch) .................. 1-10
2. Inverter Unit, Harness LCD, FPC,
Assy Housing Display ............................................... 1-11
1-4. Replacing the CPU ........................................................ 1-12
1. Removing the CPU ........................................................ 1-12
2. Installing the CPU.......................................................... 1-12
1-5. Replacing Various Connectors on the MBX-61 Board.. 1-13
1. Removing the Bracket I/O ............................................. 1-13
2. Removing the Various Connectors ................................. 1-13
1-6. DIP Switch Setting of the MBX-61 Board .................... 1-14
/D/FXA36 Model ................................ 1-3
(to 1-14)
Section Title Page
CHAPTER 2. SELF DIAGNOSTICS ...................... 2-1
(to 2-1)
CHAPTER 3. BLOCK DIAGRAM............................... 3-1
(to 3-2)
CHAPTER 4. FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM........ 4-1
(to 4-2)
CHAPTER 5. EXPLODED VIEWS AND
PARTS LIST............................................ 5-1
5-1. Main Section .................................................................... 5-2
5-1-A FDD Section ............................................................. 5-4(a)
5-2. LCD Section (FXA32/FXA33/FXA36 Model)
– Made by HI – ................................................................ 5-5
5-2-A. LCD Section (FXA35/D Model) – Made by HI – .. 5-6 (a)
5-3. Connector Section............................................................ 5-7
(to 5-8)
History of the changes is shown as the “Revision History” at the end of this data.
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1-1. Flowchart

CHAPTER 1.
REMOVAL
BRACKET
CARD
MODEM
ASSY
HOUSING
BEZEL
P 1-10 P 1-10 P 1-11 P 1-11
POWER
OFF
ASSY
HOOD
KEYBOARD
SO-DIMM
BATTERY
PAC K
FDD
CARD
MODEM
P 1-9
KEYBOARD
UNIT
P 1-2P 1-2
SPEAKER
UNIT
P 1-8P 1-8
SWX-74 BOARD
P 1-8
HDD
P 1-4
DOOR
BATTERY
P 1-4
ASSY
PALMREST
P 1-4
PLATE
PARMREST
P 1-4
LATCH
DETECTOR
P 1-6
PC CARD
CONNECTOR
P 1-7
COMBINATION
DVD-ROM
DRIVE
P 1-2 P 1-3
BRACKET
PA D
P 1-4
PWS-14 BOARD
P 1-6
LITHIUM
BATTERY
P 1-2
DISPLAY
ASSY
P 1-5
CNX-129
BOARD
P 1-4
PA D
TOUCH
P 1-4
COOLING
UNIT-2
P 1-6
COVER
HINGE
P 1-5
P XX means pages that appears in this manual.
Remember that hard disk drives are easily damaged by vibration. Always handle with care.
I/O
P 1-7
P 1-7
LCD
UNIT
MBX-61 BOARD
P 1-7
HARNESS
INVERTER
LCD
P 1-11
FPC
P 1-11
UNIT
ASSY
HOUSING
DISPLAY

1-2. Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram

LCD Unit
Speaker Unit
Cooling Unit-2
HDD
MBX-61 Board
CNX-129 Board
PWS-14 Board
FD Drive
Pad Touch
1-1
Combination Drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)
DVD-ROM Drive
Card Modem
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Inverter Unit
SWX-74 Board
Speaker Unit
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1-3.Removal

1. Assy Hood Keyboard, Keyboard Unit

3Screw M2X4 Special Head (Black)
8Screw M2X4 Special Head (Black)
q;Keyboard Unit
Four Claws
9
MBX-61 Board CON15
4Pull it up sliding it to the right.
6Assy Hood Keyboard
7
5
1
2
MBX-61 Board CON21

2. Lithium Battery, Combination Drive, DVD-ROM Drive

Shield (AV)
5Lithium Battery
2Screw (M2) Special Head (Gold)
1
3
Lithium Battery
Four Claws
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4Combination Drive
DVD-ROM Drive
1-2

3. Combination Drive, DVD-ROM Drive

1. FXA33/FXA35/D/FXA36 Model
6Bracket CD-ROM R
4+B M2 (X2) (Gold)
0COMBO Drive
5+B M2 (X2) (Gold)
7Spring Drive (PA-R)
8Screw (M1.7X3.5) (X3) (Black)
Claw
1+B M2 (X2) (Gold)
2. FXA32 Model
8DVD-ROM Drive
9Assy Door DVD-RW (PA)
3Spring Drive (PA)
2Bracket (CD-ROM L)
5Bracket CD-ROM R
3+B M2 (X2) (Silver)
4+B M2 (X2)
(Silver)
6Tapping screw (B1.7) (Black)
Two claws
2Bracket (CD-ROM L)
1+B M2 (X2) (Silver)
1-3
7Assy Door DVD-ROM (Q)
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4. HDD, Door Battery

1Screw M2X6 Special Head (X6) (Gold)
3
2FPC 50Pin
(for HDD)
MBX-61 Board CON9
1Screw M3X4 (X2) (Gold)
3Bracket HDD
6Spacer
(Keyboard)
5HDD
2Screw M3X4 (X2) (Gold)
4Door Battery
4FPC 50Pin
(for HDD)

5. Assy Palmrest, Pad Touch, CNX-129 Board, Plate Palmrest, Bracket Pad

3Pull it to the front slightly and raise to remove it.
1Screw M2X4
Special Head (Black)
7CNX-129
Board
Assy Palmrest
9Pad Touch
8FPC (TP-CNX)
6FPC (SWX-PWS)
5Bracket Pad
4
PWS-14 Board BCN2
4Remove by pressing
to rear.
3Plate Palmrest
2Move down the front
portion slightly downward and then pull it out.
1Screw M2X4
Special Head (x4) (Black)
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2Screw (M2), 0 Number P3 Kind (X4) (Black)
1-4

6. Display Assy, Cover Hinge

3+B M2 (X2) (Gold)
1Stand the LCD upright
to the MBX-61 board.
7Screw M2.6
Cross (Hole) Bind (Black)
Six Claws
9Screw M2X6 Special Head (X2) (Gold)
q;Screw +B 2X12 (Silver)
2
4Plate ground
(SH)
qaScrew M2X6
Special Head (Gold)
qs
5Screw M2.6
Cross (Hole) Bind (Black)
qdClose simultaneously both left and right hinges approximately 90° in the direction of the arrow.
Four Claws
Note : To remove the cover hinge, bend
slightly the center of the display base facilitates the removal work.
MBX-61 Board CON4
8Screw (M2), 0 Number P3 Kind (Black)
qfCover Hinge
Display Assy
1-5
6Screw M2.6 Cross
(Hole) Bind (X2) (Black)
qhDisplay Base
qg
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7. Cooling Unit-2

1Rotate the three screws that are built together
with the Cooling Unit-2.
Shield Sheet (Fan)
Shield Tape (Fan) 2
4Cooling Unit-2
2
3
MBX-61 Board CON14

8. PWS-14 Board, Latch Detector

2M2X4 Special Head (X2) (Black)
5Latch Detector
1
4Two Claws
6PWS-14 Board
3
MBX-61 Board CON22
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